Why will the decimal expansion of (\frac{7}{64}) terminate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Because (64=2^6)
Step 1: For a terminating decimal, the denominator may have only (2) and (5) as factors. Step 2: (64=2^6), so the rule is satisfied. Step 3: Exam tip: Having only (2) in the denominator is also enough.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Because (64=2^6)
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: For a terminating decimal, the denominator may have only (2) and (5) as factors. Step 2: (64=2^6), so the rule is satisfied. Step 3: Exam tip: Having only (2) in the denominator is also enough.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Real Numbers. Topic: Decimal expansion of rational numbers.
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